WS Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit

Western States PEHSU- training, consultation, & education. || Best practices & equity for reproductive & children’s environmental health. || @UCSF @UCSFMed

[WS Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit @WSPEHSU]

The most important thing to do when there are chemical disasters is to plan ahead! Read through this resource from American Red Cross & take steps to make sure you are ready. https://t.co/iHUZmiNPQw

[WS Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit @WSPEHSU]

Children's Environmental Health for Promotores and Community Health Workers - https://t.co/wLZtHoi3fp

[WS Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit @WSPEHSU]

#Carbonmonoxide detectors save lives! Poisoning by this odorless & colorless gas can come from the burning of fuels including natural gas, wood stoves, fireplaces, propane & tobacco. Learn more in our Prescriptions for Prevention series: https://t.co/wdVD7xK4dH

[WS Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit @WSPEHSU]

Children's Environmental Health for Promotores and Community Health Workers - https://t.co/xHWp4vEFFG

[WS Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit @WSPEHSU]

Just because a product says “BPA free” doesn't mean it is free of harmful chemicals. Bisphenols (“BPA”, “BPS”, “BPF”) are chemicals that can negatively impact hormones. They're used to make #plastic & are commonly in food packaging. Learn more: https://t.co/wdVD7xK4dH

[WS Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit @WSPEHSU]

🗓️ This Monday: Join us on 𝟵/𝟮𝟴, 𝟵𝗮𝗺 𝗣𝗧. Learn more about the impacts of #wildfires on #childhoodcancer care and survivorship from 𝗝𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗢𝘂, 𝗣𝗵𝗗 𝗠𝗣𝗛 (University of Utah, Huntsman Cancer Institute). Register here: https://t.co/LgHCYlo6qQ

[WS Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit @WSPEHSU]

#Asbestos started being removed from products in the 1970's due to increased #cancer risks, but traces are still found in children’s play materials. Learn how to protect your child in our recently updated Prescriptions for Prevention series: https://t.co/wdVD7xK4dH

[WS Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit @WSPEHSU]

Calling all mid-career pediatric oncology faculty! Applications are open for the Childhood Cancer & the Environment Program Scholars, integrating environmental health into cancer care, survivorship, education, & institutional practice. https://t.co/FEvBEwbHHc

[WS Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit @WSPEHSU]

Did you know harmful levels of #arsenic can be found in some drinking water & foods such as rice? Learn more in our recently updated Prescriptions for Prevention series, developed for parents by healthcare experts: https://t.co/wdVD7xK4dH

[WS Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit @WSPEHSU]

Are you a UCSF student with 2 years remaining enrollment? Check out this paid health fellowship, the Environmental Scholars Program, led by close colleagues at the Environmental Research and Translation for Health (EaRTH)Center, due 9/30/26! https://t.co/Fm3wwCaFqH

[National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH) @NCHH]

With funding from NEHA and CDC's National Center for Environmental Health, NCHH curated this resource library to help families prepare for and recover from wildfire disasters. Resources here: bit.lyNCHH_Wildfires

#ClimateChange #Wildfires #ForestFires #Disaster #DisasterRecovery

[Children's Environmental Health Network @CEHN]

There are 25 days until Children's Environmental Health Day 2026! How will you celebrate and drive action to #ProtectKidsHealth?

Get inspiration, see what's already on the map, and sign on to be an official Partner at https://t.co/cCmYTGFo0G
#CEHday

[WS Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit @WSPEHSU]

Amazing accomplishments from the Childhood Cancer and the Environment Program this year! Check out their annual report for key highlights: "Branching Out, Sharing Knowledge, Changing Practices"! https://t.co/xRpFXfo4mv

[WS Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit @WSPEHSU]

Join us 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟴, 𝟵𝗮𝗺 𝗣𝗧 for the next webinar from CCEP. Learn more about the impacts of #wildfires on #childhoodcancer care and survivorship from 𝗝𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗢𝘂, 𝗣𝗵𝗗 𝗠𝗣𝗛 (University of Utah, Huntsman Cancer Institute). https://t.co/LgHCYlo6qQ

[UCSF EaRTH Center @UCSF_EaRTH]

📢 Upcoming EaRTHinar! Join us on Wednesday, August 19 at 11 AM PT for a presentation by Dr. Stephanie Gaw on how wildfire smoke exposure may affect placental function and what multi-omic research is revealing about maternal and fetal health. Register at https://t.co/TW9LNJYvkf

[UCSF EaRTH Center @UCSF_EaRTH]

A new EaRTH study published in @JExpSciEnvEpi shows that social conditions — like poverty, discrimination, and limited healthcare access — can compound the harm of chemical exposures.

Read the new blog, authored by Dr. Jessica Trowbridge, to learn more: https://t.co/IEmb10t9Rg

[WS Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit @WSPEHSU]

Forecasters predict a record-breaking El Niño this year. Explore our evidence-based resources on staying healthy and safe during extreme weather events: https://t.co/INxtA6Kxgi

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[WS Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit @WSPEHSU]

Are you a health care professional concerned about #wildfires? We have free, online, continuing education for docs, nurses, pub health & more! Certified via @CDCgov . https://t.co/BTLV1rSBa7

[WS Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit @WSPEHSU]

Check out this commentary from colleagues in the Lancet- "Childhood cancer: expanded treatment access is not enough" https://t.co/xw0Pc6a6nD

[WS Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit @WSPEHSU]

Dr. Mark Miller (UCSF Associate Physician in OECM) & team's Collegium Ramazzini statement is now published in the European Journal of Oncology and Environmental Health: "Need to Enhance Research and Strengthen Policy for Prevention of Childhood Cancer"
https://t.co/luQcEZLX0Q

[WS Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit @WSPEHSU]

Wildfires can have major impacts on air quality and health, especially for children and pregnant people. Find local California Clean Air Centers with this vital tool: https://t.co/yoGdCvuymO
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